BMS / SCADA Specialist- Data Center Specialist

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Company Description SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability. We are looking for BMS / SCADA Specialist who will be responsible for the design review, configuration, integration, testing, commissioning, and handover of Building Management System (BMS) and SCADA systems for data center and mission‑critical projects in KSA.The role requires strong hands-on expertise in control systems, system integration, data visualization, and close coordination with MEP, commissioning, IT, and operations teams to ensure reliable and fully functional monitoring and control systems. Job Description Lead and execute BMS and SCADA activities across the full project lifecycle, including design review, configuration, installation support, testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), and final handover. Review and validate BMS / SCADA architecture, points lists, network topology, control schematics, sequences of operation, and graphics to ensure alignment with project requirements and data center best practices. Configure, program, test, and troubleshoot BMS and SCADA systems, including controllers, servers, field devices, HMIs, databases, and alarm management systems. Integrate BMS and SCADA with data center critical systems, including electrical (UPS, generators, switchgear, power meters), mechanical (HVAC, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units), fire alarm systems, BMS subsystems, DCIM, and third‑party systems using standard protocols (BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, OPC). Support and participate in Integrated Systems Testing (IST) to validate control logic, alarms, interlocks, failover scenarios, redundancy, and operational sequences. Coordinate closely with commissioning managers, MEP engineers, system vendors, OEMs, IT/network teams, contractors, and client representatives. Witness and support FAT, SAT, and site testing, ensuring all observations are recorded and resolved. Develop, review, and maintain BMS / SCADA documentation, including system configuration records, test results, alarm matrices, trend logs, backups, and sign‑off documents. Ensure BMS and SCADA systems comply with project specifications, international standards, cybersecurity practices (where applicable), and local KSA regulations. Monitor and enforce HSE requirements during all testing and commissioning activities. Support preparation of O&M manuals, operator training, system demonstrations, and final handover to facility operations teams. Assist with post‑handover support, fine‑tuning, and optimization during initial operations if required. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Control Systems, or related discipline. 7–10 years of experience in BMS / SCADA systems 3–5+ years of experience on data center or mission‑critical projects preferred. Strong hands-on experience with BMS and SCADA platforms (e.g., Siemens, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, ABB, Rockwell) Proficiency in industrial communication protocols (BACnet IP/MSTP, Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC, SNMP) Good understanding of data center operations, redundancy concepts (N, N+1, 2N), and alarm management Ability to read and interpret control drawings, network diagrams, and sequences of operation Additional Information #LI-Onsite